Reflexive verbs
We are going to talk about a very interesting topic for those starting to learn Italian: reflexive verbs. If you have ever wondered why in Italian we say 'mi lavo' instead of 'lavo', or what the differences are between direct and indirect reflexive forms, this post will give you some insights and practical explanations. Reflexivity: the action that comes back to us Imagine looking in a mirror: what you see is yourself. In many Italian verbs, however, the action performed is directly reflected back to the person performing it. For example, when we say " io mi lavo " (I wash myself), we do not simply mean " io lavo " (I wash) as if we were washing something external, but rather that the action of washing directly affects the subject : I wash myself (click here to learn more about reflexive verbs and daily routines in Italian). How are they formed? This reflexivity is made clear by the use of reflexive pronouns and they are formed using the refle...